We are now less than one week away from our North Central Region CARE Event at Offutt AFB! Who else will we be seeing there?

Have you completed the AFW2 PsychArmor Institute collaborative training? This is a free, online resource that offers support to all Americans who work with, live with or care for military service members, veterans and their families. Sign up on our trainings page today at:

In case you missed it, The Department of Defense issued a substantive change to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients. Read more below:

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2), in collaboration with PsychArmor Institute, recently launched an online training resource to benefit the more than 6,300 wounded warriors their families and or caregivers currently being supported by the program. Members will need to register for a free account via the Training page of the AFW2 website to access the online material. More information below:

Our North Central Region Warrior CARE Event at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska is just around the corner! Check back here for updates and to learn about programs offered to our wounded warriors.

This #AFW2_warriorwednesday we recognize retired Staff Sergeant Clifton Flint. He joined the #AirForce in 2004 as a Security Forces Defender. During his first deployment to Iraq in 2005 Clifton was involved in an explosion that threw him 30 feet from where he was standing, leading to him suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He developed PTSD from the incident but didn't seek treatment until his wife gave him an ultimatum in 2009. He says he realizes he'll have PTSD for the rest of his life but encourages anyone with similar issues to seek help. He goes on to say, "A lot of people believe their career is over if they go to mental health--but it's not. I was sent to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany for eight weeks, for an in-patient PTSD course. During the course I met other sufferers--we're all still in touch with each other and offer a vital support system."

It's only been a few weeks since we left Warrior Games. What are your fondest memories? The biggest takeaway is while it was a competitive event, each and every athlete has a story. Take a moment and share Melissa's. Let the world know!

The Air Force is seeking volunteers, including commanders at every level, to participate in interviews that will be used to develop a strategy to provide better care and support for Airmen and their families struggling with invisible wounds such as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and major depression. A Booz Allen Hamilton culture assessment team will visit Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, July 24 to 27 to interview active duty and reserve members, civilians and military spouses as part of the Invisible Wounds Initiative. For more information please access the link below:

What does it mean to be a Caregiver? These family members (e.g. spouse, mom, dad, sister, brother, aunt and uncle etc.) provide non-professional assistance to recovering service members. There is strength in numbers and our warriors are never alone! Learn more about this support network on our Caregivers and Families page: http://www.woundedwarrior.af.mil/Support/Caregivers-Families/

The symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can often be debilitating. Read about how Air Force mental health professionals are successfully treating Airmen with the use of prolonged exposure therapy.

To the various women who influence our lives and provide unconditional support - may that love you give come back to you tenfold today 🩵 #mothersday2024 https://t.co/LTqbu97PF2

⭐️ Meet SSgt (ret) Carly James ⭐️ Honored to announce returning competitor SSgt (ret) James who will represent #TeamAirForce at the 2024 DOD @warriorgames. Cheer her on as she leads Team Air Force to dominate the courts as Sitting Volleyball Captain! 🏅✈️ #AFW2 #warriorgames2024 https://t.co/t1Fd1FaHJw

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! There are special recognitions for these special spouses, check them out with the link below. https://t.co/fF56CeNMUY #militaryspouseappreciation #militaryfamily https://t.co/zEz5eisPnt

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! There are special recognitions for these special spouses, check them out with the link below. https://t.co/fF56CeNMUY #militaryspouseappreciation #militaryfamily https://t.co/zEz5eisPnt

Our vision is to improve caregiver and family quality of life by connecting them with resources, resiliency tools, and experienced, specially trained fellow caregiver mentorship. Learn more https://t.co/988i9kSfAU https://t.co/WRYTxeESMz

Our vision is to improve caregiver and family quality of life by connecting them with resources, resiliency tools, and experienced, specially trained fellow caregiver mentorship. Learn more https://t.co/988i9kSfAU https://t.co/WRYTxeESMz

⭐️ Meet SSgt Allison Smith ⭐️ Honored to announce first time competitor SSgt Smith who will represent #TeamAirForce at the 2024 DOD Warrior Games in Orlando, FL next month. Cheer her on as she competes with passion and an unstoppable spirit! 🏅✈️ #AFW2 #warriorgames2024 https://t.co/RL40i7Qz4e

This #WarriorWednesday we highlight TSgt Justin Tanimoto who is currently stationed at Travis Air Force Base. Tanimoto wants to share this story in the hope that anyone experiencing mental health challenges will seek help sooner rather than later. #Seekhelp #Resilience #wingmen https://t.co/WTjmlY2buX

At the heart of AFW2's Caregiver program is those chances to make connections, Rod Stark said. "When I first came here, I got those connections and felt that support system AFW2 provided and I want to help facilitate that for the next group of Caregivers that comes in." https://t.co/Zh1QU73zAc

Lt Col Amy Campbell Honored to announce first time competitor Lt Col Campbell who will represent #TeamAirForce at the 2024 DOD @warriorgames in Orlando, FL next month. Let's show our support as she competes with unwavering perseverance and grit! #airforcestrong #warriorgames2024 https://t.co/vYnlZA6dER